ROMANTIC WARRIOR

Tracked the pace early stages before drifting back to race in midfield, fought hard passing 400M, drew alongside leader nearing 100M, got up late to complete the Triple Crown after a thrilling finish.

Away well, raced 2 wide in midfield, there to turn, kept on same pace in straight.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear throughout, never a factor. (See Racing Incidents.) (Blood in trachea.)

Began well from gate 14, raced at rear on the stands' rail, failed to make any progress final 400M.

Taken back from gate 12, raced at rear, 6 lengths or so back turning in, no clear run early in straight, found daylight 150M, finished off well to take 2nd.

Bumped on jumping, positioned 1 out 1 back, wider turning in, kept on well early in straight, no extra final 150M.

Moderately away, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on the rail, a bit closer on turn, unable to obtain clear run until near 150M, finished off well to take a place, not quite able to challenge.

Made contact with the right side of its barrier on jumping, raced 3 wide with cover towards rear, angled out after passing 500M, made no impression in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)